Gazpacho Pasta Salad for a Crowd

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Servings 22

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 oz) rotini pasta
  • 4 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 large unpeeled cucumber, seeded, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup spicy hot vegetable juice
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • 2
    In large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
  • 3
    In small bowl, mix vegetable juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and red pepper sauce. Add oil; beat with whisk until blended. Stir in cilantro. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled. Stir before serving.

  • Seeding cucumbers is easy if you first slice the cucumber in half, then use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds.
  • Garnish the salad with sliced avocado and additional cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/2 Cup)
Calories
160
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
160mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
2g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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